Overview of Microgrid Results

Microgrid Name Generation Bus Minimum 1 hr Load (kW) Average 1 hr Load (kW) Average Daytime 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Critical Load (kW) Existing Fossil Generation (kW) New Fossil Generation (kW) Existing Solar (kW) New Solar (kW) Existing Battery Power (kW) Existing Battery Energy Storage (kWh) New Battery Power (kW) New Battery Energy Storage (kWh) Existing Wind (kW) New Wind (kW) Total Generation on Microgrid (kW) Renewable Generation (% of Annual kWh) Emissions (Yr 1 Tons CO2) Emissions Reduction (Yr 1 % CO2) Average Outage Survived (h) O+M Costs (Yr 1 $ before tax) CapEx ($) CapEx after Tax Incentives ($) Net Present Value ($)
mg0 633 60 178 247 306 400 0 200 440 335 0 0 144 816 0 1 1,120 58 449 34 200 17,589 1,456,124 1,102,058 -612,341
mg1 645 25 139 215 385 170 0 44 0 575 0 0 112 286 0 1 732 51 405 50 871 10,369 1,434,038 967,481 -90,709
mg2 670 639 1,176 1,449 2,034 1,810 265 640 0 5,032 0 0 828 5,226 0 1 6,767 54 3,213 53 241 103,951 11,920,186 7,609,454 -720,151
mg3 675c_residential1 60 178 247 306 485 0 201 440 335 0 0 144 807 0 0 1,120 58 451 34 201 17,574 1,461,963 1,110,885 -624,337
Summary None 789 1,492 2,158 2,713 2,865 265 1,085 880 6,277 0 0 1,228 7,135 0 3 9,739 55 4,518 50 200 149,483 16,272,311 10,789,878 -2,047,538

Report Generated

2023-07-10 12:41:24.919014

Model Inputs

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User Warnings

The critical loads specified for microgrid mg0 are larger than the max kw of the total loadshape.
Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes an AMI metering system. If not currently installed, add budget for the creation of an AMI system.
Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes the ability to remotely disconnect 3-phase loads.

Distribution Upgrades needed to create Microgrids

Microgrid Location Recommended Upgrade Cost Estimate ($)
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg0 632633 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg0 634a_data_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634b_radar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634c_atc_tower AMI disconnect meter 500
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg1 632645 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg1 645_hangar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg1 646_office AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg2 632670 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg2 684_command_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 692_warehouse2 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 675a_hospital 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 675b_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 675c_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 611_runway AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 652_residential AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 670a_residential2 AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 670b_residential2 AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 670c_residential2 AMI disconnect meter 500
mg3 mg3 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg3 mg3 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg3 ['692675'] SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg3 675a_hospital AMI disconnect meter 5,000
mg3 675b_residential1 AMI disconnect meter 5,000
mg3 675c_residential1 AMI disconnect meter 5,000